Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 41 Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Richland Creek WS SCS Site 41 Dam, located in Hill County, Texas, was completed in 1962 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Richland Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 46 feet and spans a length of 1427 feet, providing a storage capacity of 613 acre-feet. While the dam does not have a spillway, it has one outlet gate for controlled water release when necessary.
Managed by the local government and designed by USDA NRCS, Richland Creek WS SCS Site 41 Dam is regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and undergoes regular state inspections and enforcement measures. Despite its high risk assessment level of 2, the dam's condition is currently not rated, and its hazard potential is not available. The dam plays a critical role in protecting downstream areas from flooding and highlights the importance of proper infrastructure maintenance and risk management in water resource and climate resilience efforts.
Year Completed |
1962 |
Dam Length |
1427 |
Dam Height |
46 |
River Or Stream |
TR-RICHLAND CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
46 |
Drainage Area |
1.5 |
Nid Storage |
613 |
Structural Height |
46 |
Outlet Gates |
None - 1 |
Hazard Potential |
Not Available |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
46 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Richland Creek Ws Scs Site 41 Dam